by SjP | Sep 5, 2024 | Motivation, Personal Insights
There was a time in my past when I would go to the local pool every morning before work. One day, in late December, I decided that on January 2, I was going to start going every day. And, miracle of miracles, I did. I would swim laps sometimes but, mostly, I would do...
by SjP | Aug 29, 2024 | Personal Insights, Thoughts
I was meant to write this blog today. I maintain a running list of topics I want to write about, and today, I added this one. When I looked back at the list, I noticed that this exact topic, with my exact same reminder note, was already at the top. Coincidence? I...
by SjP | Aug 22, 2024 | Motivation, Personal Insights
I am a morbidly obese, single woman, childless, 60 years old, with mobility issues. It’s hard for me to do a lot of things physically, so my condo is not always spotless. But, it could be a lot worse. I could have issues with clutter and a lot of disarray in my house,...
by SjP | Aug 15, 2024 | Commitment, Food Strategies, Tips & Tricks
Right here, right now, I am making a commitment in front of G-d and everybody. The word “decide” comes from Old French, meaning “to cut off.” When you make a real, honest, and true decision, you cut off all other options. And today, I’ve made a critical...
by SjP | Aug 8, 2024 | Mental Health, Personal Insights
I was getting ready to leave for a week-long trip—literally waiting to be picked up—when I made a last-minute decision to clean out the fridge. In my haste, I threw a lot of baby carrots down the garbage disposal. Bad idea. The garbage disposal exploded, spewing bits...
